This learning program is designed to introduce attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).ADHD is the most common behavioural disorder in people under the age of 18. Although the disorder is often first diagnosed in childhood it may continue over a person’s lifespan and cause serious issues in their academic personal and professional lives.This program describes the historical and current understanding of ADHD the characteristic signs and symptoms of the disease and how these signs and symptoms fit into the most recent diagnostic criteria used today. An overview of the prevalence risk factors and socioeconomic impact of ADHD is also provided and the pathophysiology of ADHD and of the brain areas thought to be involved are reviewed.

Upon completion of this learning program you will be able to::

List the signs and symptoms of ADHD.

Outline the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.

Explain the social and economic impact of ADHD over the lifespan of a patient.

Describe the prevalence and risk factors for ADHD.

Describe the common comorbid disorders associated with ADHD.

Summarize the neurobiological etiology of ADHD.

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INTRODUCTION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION TO ADHD

HISTORY OF ADHD

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADHD

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DSM-5 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA

DSM-5 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA (CONTINUED)

SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF ADHD

SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF ADHD (CONTINUED)

SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF ADHD (CONTINUED)

PROGRESS CHECK

SECTION SUMMARY

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS

PREVALENCE

PREVALENCE (CONTINUED)

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RISK FACTORS FOR ADHD

POP QUIZ

COMORBID CONDITIONS

PROGRESS CHECK

SECTION SUMMARY

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ADHD

OVERVIEW

DOPAMINE AND NOREPINEPHRINE DEFICITS

EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION

POP QUIZ

DYSFUNCTION OF THE REWARD SYSTEM

MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY REVIEW

PROGRESS CHECK

SECTION SUMMARY

TEST YOUR ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

SUMMARY

FINAL ASSESSMENT

END OF PROGRAM

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This course is accredited for continuing education (CE) by the following organizations:

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